Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect) preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in IT architecture and system integration.
Strong application/data/information architect with expertise in Microsoft Azure architecture.
Demonstrated experience with OPS enterprise architecture standards, particularly within the Ontario public sector.
Proven ability to integrate complex permit and application systems while managing cross-functional dependencies.
Responsibilities
Define the overall structure and logical components of applications and systems.
Develop and manage cross-platform applications in large, distributed environments.
Monitor system interactions and define limitations and requirements for source code.
Establish relationships between application packages, databases, and middleware systems.
Identify reusable components and quality metrics for software organization.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a large-scale, complex environment.
Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Potential for professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description Responsibilities:
Applied to both the process and the outcome of thinking out and specifying the overall structure, logical components, and the logical interrelationships of a computer, its operating system, a network, or other conception.
Defines the structure and relationship among applications, including the identification of re-usable components, quality level metrics, the organization and layering of software, and the determination of interfaces.
Responsibilities also include developing, implementing and managing at least one cross-platform application in a large and distributed environment, monitor the whole system, understand all interactions between components on a given level of abstraction, as well as to define limitations and requirements for source code.
Defines the interactions between application packages, databases and middleware systems.
General Skills:
Experience in the development and implementation of application architectures at the specified experience level
Extensive experience with at least two different computing platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, programming languages and communication protocols
Experience with middleware and gateways Knowledge of performance considerations in different environments
Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large systems environments
Experience in the use of development tools, Computer Aided Software Engineering ( C A S E ) tools, information retrieval packages, and other software tools such as project management software and business re-engineering software
Experience in the use of data and process modelling methodologies, techniques and tools, including a working knowledge of metadata structures, repository functions, and data dictionaries
Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques
Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario
Government Enterprise Architecture methodologies, processes and practice Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Experience designing detailed functional and technical requirements for new and existing business solutions
Experience developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models and documentation)
Experience leading multi-tier application infrastructure design, documentation and configuration for medium or large corporate implementations
Experience designing, developing, implementing and maintaining large complex applications, workflow processes and dynamic forms
Requirements
Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
Must Haves:
Strong application/data/ information architect
Microsoft Azure: Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring.
Enterprise Integration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies.
Nice to have:
Prior OPS experience - Architecture exp
Skill Set Requirements:
Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relatedfield. Master's degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure SolutionsArchitect) are strongly preferred.
Experience:
10+years of progressive experience in IT architecture and systemintegration.
Demonstratedexperience with OPS enterprise architecture standards, particularlywithin the Ontario public sector.
Strongtrack record in designing, implementing, and optimizing MicrosoftAzure cloud infrastructure in large-scale, complex environments.
Provenability to integrate complex permit and application systems whilemanaging cross-functional dependencies.
TechnicalSkills:
MicrosoftAzure: Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking,identity, data services, and monitoring.
EnterpriseIntegration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservicesarchitecture, and middleware technologies.
Familiaritywith ITIL processes, specifically incident, change, and releasemanagement, and the PMO Stage Gate process in OPS.
Knowledgeablein cloud-based security practices and compliance protocolsrelevant to OPS.
Leadership& Collaboration Skills:
Strongleadership abilities, with experience mentoring technical teams andinfluencing stakeholders across various levels.
Exceptionalcommunication skills, with an ability to bridge technical and businessperspectives and align project outcomes with organizational goals.
